Style Video~ How to Update a Knit Dress

Recently, Deborah and I were chatting about our favorite purchases of 2011 and how she had fallen in love with wearing a knit dress!  “They are so comfortable, I have started collecting them and now have a few of them in my closet!”

So today we have another How To style video to help you take a knit dress and accessorize it up or down with just a few “tweaks”!

Here is Deborah in her favorite knit dress with some black opaque hose and simple black pumps.

Depending on the weight of the knit, you can wear them in most climates.  Deborah lives in Toronto where it can get really chilly so of course they work there.  I’m traveling around the US in a motorcoach and have been staying in the warm climates but have still had a chance to bring out my knit dress, especially when a cold snap hits!

JoJami dressed down her white knit dress with a long colorful sweater and casual stretch belt.

Trying to dress comfortable when we are over 40 can certainly be a challenge.  We feel that this can be the answer to “How can I be comfortable, but still look updated and chic?”

Why not get that knit dress out of the back of your closet or if you don’t have one go out and try one on!

One note, you will want to wear shape wear underneath to smooth out any bumps or lumps that many of us over 40 gals have!

We like this dress slip version from Cass and Co.

This shapewear from Cass and Co. works perfect under a knit dress to smooth you out!

3 Ways to Dress Up a Simple Striped T-shirt

A few month ago, I (JoJami) found a wonderful striped t-shirt at the Tanger Outlet. I’ve had a lot of fun making outfits with it and so today have 3 looks for you to try by using this one simple piece.

If you want to stretch your wardrobe here is our latest How-to style video to show you how!

Jeans don't have to be pricey, these came from Old Navy.

This simple striped t-shirt $23.00 (Anne Taylor)

A bright pair of pants (Zara) are the perfect pairing with the stripes!

This would be nice for a night out on the town!

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Your favorite posts of 2011

With almost 1,000 blog posts to date it can be overwhelming to wade through our site!  So if you are new to Fabulous After 40 or might have missed a post or two… here is our round up of this year’s most popular posts of 2011!

Please let us know which one is your favorite and comment below!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!

XO

JoJami and Deborah

Can You Wear Leggings After 40?  This was hands down the #1 question you asked. Find out the answer and watch our you tube video on this hot topic!
What are the 10 signs you might be looking frumpy?  Make sure you are clear of all 10 of these little mistakes…
How to Hide that Mid Life Tummy? For fashion forward gals this can be a problem but not to worry, help is on the way with this 3 part post!
How to look WOW on the weekend  In true Glam Gal fashion you asked for tips on how to up your style quotient for the weekend!
What Should You Wear To Your High School Reunion? Talk about a hot topic, this reader sent in her top 3 choices of what she planned to wear and everyone chimed in!  We love hearing from you and getting your style questions!
What to wear when you are over 40 and want to be casual.  Drape yourself in clothes that are both comfy and chic.  Find out what you can do to overcome what we call casual confusion.

Are combat boots a trend an over 40 gal can wear? This question was sent in by one of our readers and it garnered an unusual amount of comments!  We are always surprised what topics grab your interest and this one certainly got you gabbing!
Get wild and add some snakeskin to your wardrobe Pretty way to add some sizzle into your wardrobe.  See more examples of this hot trend.
This year outerwear’s newest darling was the cape! We have more of these for you to feast your eyes on!

How to get rid of pesky Crow’s Feet

We have a great video for you today with Beauty Expert, Ramona Cline from Los Angeles. She recently chatted with JoJami and shares her  tips on how to properly take care of our skin and the best eye cream to use to get rid of fine lines around the eye area! Please comment and let us know other topics you want to hear!

For free shipping on Ramona Cline products use the code:
FAB40

How to clean a make-up brush

Here’s a little video we did on how to clean a make-up brush!  Enjoy!

If you are in need of some new brushes check out Kim brushes! This is a perfect starter set!

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Over 40 Style Videos

Hi Fab Ladies!!! We are trying out something new and need your help!

If you haven’t seen them yet, check out our new series of style videos!

We are working on more to come but need your feedback and ideas on what you want to see!

So please come and visit our new You Tube Channel and make sure to Subscribe and add your comments! Thanks so much and Enjoy!!!

How to tie a scarf ~ a fashion question!

Dear Glam Gals,

I see that scarves are so popular these days and many of my friends wear them and always look so stylish.  However, I have no idea how to tie a scarf!  Help!

Thanks, Celine W.

While we all know how to tie a turkey leg together, when it comes to tying a scarf that can be a different matter!

Deborah and I were out at the malls recently and spotted this beautiful over 40 gal!  This square scarf really added some style to a simple top and leather skirt.

chic accent

If you have a long skinny scarf, there are lots of ways to tie it, but today we have a short video to show you one of our favorite versions!  Why not try it out this week at your Thanksgiving feast?

Please make sure to comment and let us know if you like this!
Happy Holidays!

How to wear leggings, when you are over 40 or 50 or more…

Guess this time of weather has everyone thinking about how to transition our wardrobe into fall! One of our all time favorite fashion trends to update your casual wardrobe has to be just add a  legging or jegging. But many of you seem to wonder:

• Are leggings age-appropriate?
• What shoes do you wear with them?
• What type of tops look good with leggings?

Last week we posted a few ideas on how to wear them in warm weather climates and today we have some more ideas for you!

Enjoy!